Fatal crash closes state highway

One person is dead after a collision between a truck and a car which closed State Highway 7 at the Hanmer Springs turnoff in north Canterbury today.

Inspector Michael Coulter said the accident happened about midday.

Because of the remote location and the size of the vehicles involved in the crash, the highway would be closed until at least 4pm, he said.

Detours have been put in place.

- NZPA